Directions

1. Make brine by combining all ingredients together and stir until the sugar and salt are completely dissolved. Put chops in a self-sealing plastic bag, pour in brine, and seal bag. Leave chops in brine, in the refrigerator, for up to 24 hours prior to cooking.
2. Remove chops from brine and pat dry with paper towels. Discard brine. Season chops on each side with coarse sea salt and black pepper.
3. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.